Polaroid 640CF User Manual
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b Polaroid 640CF Digital Camera c Wrist strap d User's Guide e Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software CD-ROM f Four AA batteries g AC power adapter h Camera-to-computer RS-232 Serial cable i Camera-to-computer USB cable a b e d g h c f i Your Camera Front view a Optical viewfinder b Flash - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 2
connection o AC power adapter connection p Memory card slot Note: For a detailed list of camera specifications, see the PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera Specifications section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. 2 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 3
on the back of the camera: • As a live viewfinder for taking d photos a • To review photos you have b e f g taken c • To change camera settings and menus a Flash mode button (page 15) and pag e19) g MENU/SELECT button (page 11) Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 3 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 4
to lock it closed. Note: For important information about using batteries properly and safely, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. 4 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 5
, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. Turning the camera on Slide the lens cover to the right to turn the camera on. Close the lens cover to turn the camera off. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 5 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 6
, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. Using an optional CompactFlash card The PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera includes a slot for an optional ATA Type I CompactFlash memory card of any size. Note: For more information about CompactFlash - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 7
above the memory card (b). b c Grasp the edge of the memory card and pull it out (c). c d Close the memory compartment cover. Note: For a description of card-related error messages that may appear on the color LCD, see page 26. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 7 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 8
MENU and turn the LCD off. Note: For a description of card-related error messages that may appear on the color LCD, see page 26. Note: If you cannot format the card, it may be defective. Return it to the retailer where you purchased it. 8 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 9
guide for detailed explanations of each step. You can take photos using either the optical viewfinder or the LCD viewfinder. Use the optical viewfinder: • For faster processing and flash ). 8 Activate the self-timer, if desired (page 13). Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 9 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 10
and delete unwanted photos using the PhotoMAX software (page 22). Note: For more information about taking better photos, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. 10 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 11
3 Use the LCD scroll buttons to highlight, in green, a menu option you want to use (CAMERA SETUP, DELETE ALL, or FORMAT MEDIA). Note: The DELETE ALL and FORMAT MEDIA commands operate differently when you opened the MAIN MENU in step 2. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 11 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 12
can still take photos, but the flash and LCD viewfinder cannot be used. As battery power drops still lower, the camera eventually shuts down, and you need , and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. 12 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 13
of photos stored in the camera's internal memory (or in an installed CompactFlash card). When the number of photos camera's storage capacity, Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 14
LCD. You can apply these quality settings at either resolution. Note: For more information about digital photo quality, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. 14 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 15
icons also appear at the bottom of the menu/viewfinder LCD. Note: For more information about using the camera's flash properly, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 15 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 16
use the flash. If a photo comes out too dark or too light, change this setting and try again. The PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera offers nine exposure , and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. 16 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 17
resets to the default, AUTO. Note: For more information about using white-balance compensation, see the Tips, Tricks, Terms, and Techniques section of the online Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker User's Guide. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 17 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 18
camera discards the photo and turns the LCD off. • If you select SAVE, the camera stores the photo in memory and turns the LCD off. If you do not select DELETE or SAVE within 3 seconds, the camera automatically saves the photo for you. 18 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 19
, is cannot be retrieved-it is gone forever! You can delete photos from the camera using the camera's: • Delete button (page 20) • DELETE ALL command (page 20) • FORMAT MEDIA command (page 21) • PhotoMAX Image Maker Software (page 25) Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 19 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 20
MAIN MENU. • If you select CANCEL, the camera returns to the MAIN MENU without deleting photos. 6 If you are finished with the MAIN MENU, use the LCD scroll buttons to highlight DONE and press the MENU/SELECT button to exit the MAIN MENU. 20 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 21
or a CompactFlash card using the DELETE ALL command (see page 20). Using the PhotoMAX software: You can also delete photos from the camera when it is connected to the Polaroid PhotoMAX software. For more information, see the next section. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 21 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 22
sections describe how to transfer photos from the Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera to your computer. The TWAIN driver for the camera is automatically installed with the Polaroid PhotoMAX Image Maker Software included in your kit. The TWAIN software allows you to transfer photos from your - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 23
into a grounded electrical outlet. 6 Turn the computer on, if you turned it off to attach the Serial cable. 7 Turn the camera on. 8 Open the PhotoMAX Image Maker Software by double-clicking the PhotoMAX software icon on your desktop. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 23 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 24
select [New] and use the album named NewAlbum1 or enter a different album name. 12 Click the Acquire button. The digital camera TWAIN software window opens. TWAIN software is used to transfer, delete, and save photos from your camera. 24 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 25
feature in the software by moving your mouse cursor over it and clicking your right mouse button. This brings up context-sensitive help that explains the software button or feature. • Visit our Help site on the Web for more information. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 25 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 26
Camera Troubleshooting Your PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera may display the following error messages on its color LCD: LCD Message MEMORY FULL PRESS SHUTTER RELEASE TO CONTINUE CARD FULL PRESS SHUTTER RELEASE TO CONTINUE COMPACT FLASH CARD FAIL! COMPACT FLASH CARD FAIL! POWER OFF AND REMOVE CARD - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 27
the battery compartment, unplug the AC adapter, or remove an internal memory card while the camera is on. If the camera loses power while processing a new photo, the photo cannot be stored and may cause corruption of other stored photos. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 27 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 28
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful cable shipped with this unit, which must be used to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 28 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 29
period or 30 days, whichever is longer. Polaroid makes no other warranties with respect to the software, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual 29 - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 30
Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A., owner of the trademarks "Polaroid", "PhotoMAX", and "PDC". All other product names may be the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved, Printed in the U.S.A. PU-21741M-0 01/01 30 Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User's Manual - Polaroid 640CF | User Manual - Page 31
PDC 640 CF Technical Support Information (This information replaces that found on Page 30) Polaroid Corporation provides technical support for digital cameras at http://www.polaroid.com/, and within the United States by calling 800-897-0356 from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. EST, (Mon - Fri) and 10 A.M. to 4
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Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera User’s Manual
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Introducing Your Polaroid PhotoMAX
PDC 640CF Digital Camera
Your Polaroid PhotoMAX PDC 640CF Digital Camera Kit contains
everything you need to take digital photos, transfer them to your computer,
change them in many creative ways, include them in e-mails, print them, and
find other great ways to use them.
Note:
To install the PhotoMAX software that comes with the camera, see
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Rev. 1, June 10, 2002